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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1934

Page

2

Shoes Found In Meigs County Home From Vogue Shop

Sheriff and deputies uncovered 38 pairs of women’s oxford shoes in new fall styles at Mr and Mrs Charles Quillens home in Meigs County near Pomeroy identified by Vogue Shoe Shop owner Helen Zeiher. One case containing 36 pairs was missing and officers pursued whether a theft or accidental disposal occurred.

Pomeroy Thomas Fork A. O. Tracy Charles Quillen Vogue Quillen Helen Zeiher Meigs County Lincoln Hill Tracy Enid Edward Martin

Local visitors depart and travel plans noted in town

Middleport reports Mrs. 8. J. Hamer and son Sammy will return Saturday to Wilkensburg Pa after weeks with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Tompkins. Lon Roush and daughters of Maggie West Virginia visit O. L. Roush family on South Sixth Avenue. Isabel Hysell and Amy Coe head to Washington DC for a week with Aunt and Uncle William Bullin before returning to Cleveland and Westfield. Mrs. Fred Marshall takes a two week vacation from Cross Music Store. Marjorie Wright of New York City visits L. D. McMaster family on North Second Avenue. Mrs. R. W. Harris and son Gene and Miss Helen Beeson return home from Columbus after a stay.

William Bullin Cleveland Westfield Fred Marshall the Cross Music Store Marjorie Wright New York City L. D. McMaster North Second Avenue R. W. Harris Gene Helen Beeson Columbus

Boy Scouts Plan Camping Trips For Spring

Middleport notes show Syracuse Troop’s camping success with biscuits baked by Roscoe Fowler. Troop 40 led by Jap Grate met with 14 scouts. Troop 42 with Zeke Zahl had 21 scouts and welcomed new member Jack Seidenable. Troop 43 under Ed Howell hosted 20 scouts. Activities included track events, demonstrations, and plans for an ice cream social and a high school Scout show.

Frank H. Johnston Middleport Syracuse Roscoe Fowler Jap Grate Grate Zeke Zahl Sam Woods Charles Mullen Ed Bauer Stanley Jones Jack Seidenable Ray Seidenable Zahl Parkersburg Ed Howell Shelton Watson Neigler Cleland Boy Not Dwight Ross Middleport Assembly Happy Hustler M. E. Church Wolf Patrol

Morgan to Speak in Pomeroy for Governor Campaign

Republican governor candidate Dan Morgan will visit Pomeroy on Saturday and speak at the courthouse at noon. The Jackson native, now living in Cleveland, plans a Southeast Ohio tour stopping at Athens Middleport Gallipolis Ironton and Portsmouth after Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Dan Morgan Morgan Jackson Cleveland Ohio Athens Middleport Gallipolis Ironton Portsmouth

Monkeys Injured in Battle at Great Fair

In Chicago during the Century of Progress fair a mass clash injures fifty monkeys in hand to hand combat between 350 Rhesus and 180 Bengal monkeys. The fight lasted two hours before tribes were separated.

Chicago

Postal Inspector to Visit Pom eroy for New Post Office Site

A U S Post Office Department inspector will visit Pom eroy Monday to survey potential sites for a new post office building. Local property owners with suitable sites are urged to present them at the Pom eroy post office.

Pomeroy U. S. Post Office Department Florence Smith

Mrs. Cora Bennett Weds H. L. Redcay in Middleport

Announcement from Middleport states Mrs. Cora Bennett married H. L. Redcay. The couple left for a trip to Akron Philadelphia and Washington D. C. They were accompanied to Akron by Elwood Redcay, the bridegroom’s brother. Time and ceremony location not given.

Middleport Cora Bennett H. L. Redcay

Car Leaves Road Near C O Yard In West Main Crash

Mrs Bessie Larkin of Long Bottom drove off West Main Street near the C and O rail yards, crashing over a wall into a boxcar. She was cut and bruised but not seriously hurt. a daughter and baby in the car escaped injury. Bystanders halted traffic at the scene.

Pomeroy Bessie Larkin Long Bottom West Main Street C. and O

Dog Killed After Attacking Two Children in Kerrs Run

A savage dog killed by neighbors after injuring Gael McIntosh and Lizzie Davis in Kerrs Run. The dog bit the children, escaped, returned, and was shot when it found the boy on the ground. The head was sent to Columbus for rabies testing.

Pomeroy Kerrs Run Gael McIntosh George McIntosh Lizzie Davis Bob Davis Columbus

Middleport Briefs Highlight Visits and Local Socials

Miss Virginia Buffington of Philadelphia visits relatives in Middleport and plans a Racine trip. Mrs. Dora Walker of Huntington stays with her daughter in town. Dr. Watson killed in a car crash noted by Mrs. Howard Williams. Mrs. Griff Russell heads to Chicago with daughter Mrs. Sewell then returns to Middleport for extended visit. John Hawkins Jr hosts niece Velma Johnson and friends for a game night. Busy Bee Class to entertain at Baptist Church with Women’s Bible Class guests.

Middleport Happy Hustlers Cc. O. French Syracuse Beach Church of Christ Bible School French Fred I. Gardner Fred Whitlock Charlies Howard Virginia Buffington Philadelphia H. M. Cross Racine Tom Pickens Miss Buffington Dora Walker Huntington C. T. Shumaker Howard Williams Columbus Dr. Watson Watson Griff Russell Chicago D. L. Sewell Colorado Springs Colo John Hawkins, Jr South Fourth Avenue Velma Johnson Crown City Margaret and Freddie Houdasheit Dorothy Wilcoxen Janet Grueser Betty Becker Ann Margaret Hayes Eva Mae Fugate Janet Russell Ruth Failor Betty Lou Johnson Baptist Church Jessie Houdshell Gladys May Mildred Rice Beatrice Ward Cora Pullins Dorothy Rice Onida Chase Ellen Wilson

Meinhardi Rupture Shield Private Demo At Lafayette Hotel

An invitation-only presentation for men to view the Meinhardi Rupture Shield at the Lafayette Hotel Marietta Ohio on Thursday July 26 from 1 PM to 7 PM. Attendees urged to ask the hotel clerk for room numbers with no charge to inspect. White people only claim noted in Chicago office listing.

Lafayette Hotel Marietta Ohio Investi

Vorys Speaks at Court House and Attends Legion Picnic

Senatorial hopeful John M. Vorys spoke to Republicans at the Court house Thursday and warned of a drift toward dictatorship. He then joined Drew Webster American Legion Post and Auxiliary at a Brown farm picnic near Rock Springs, where he, an aviator and Legion member, was warmly greeted.

Pomeroy John M. Vorys United States Vorys Drew Webster American Legion Brown Farm Rocksprings Legion

Evangelistic Meeting Planned in Hobson Sunday

An all day evangelistic meeting will be held in Hobson with a basket dinner at noon. Rev. A. W. Stewart announces morning Sunday School at 9 30, preaching at 10 30 by Evangelist J T Maffin, a praise service at 2 and evening preaching at 7 30.

Middleport Hobson A. W. Stewart J. T. Maffin

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